Determine the magnitude of P in the diagram above
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
16N
B
20N
C
32N
D
40N
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
X = 50 sin30 = 30 x 0.5 = 25cm
40 x 20 = p x 25
p = \(\frac{40 \times 20}{25}\)
= 32N
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #34720)